3rd Work Permit Approved...what next?

[IrishinCanada]

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd pop back for some more advice from the people on here...

So I arrived in Canada in November 2009 with an open work permit from Ireland and have just received a new work permit which will keep me here until late 2012. I was wondering if I can take the steps to apply for Permanent residency yet or is it too early?

The only issue is that I was unable to work from May to October 2011 due to the fact that I had to wait for my status to be restored, so I haven't worked a full 24 months officially. So I'm not sure what is the best option for me, the Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.

And when should I start to apply for this? Can someone provide some help with this?

Thanks.

 

[IrishinCanada]

Anyone?

 

[job_seeker]

If you qualify for the FSW, then why not?

http://www.cic.gc.ca/english/immigrate/skilled/apply-who.asp

Under CEC you have to complete the two years skilled work experience.

Hi everyone,

Just thought I'd pop back for some more advice from the people on here...

So I arrived in Canada in November 2009 with an open work permit from Ireland and have just received a new work permit which will keep me here until late 2012. I was wondering if I can take the steps to apply for Permanent residency yet or is it too early?

The only issue is that I was unable to work from May to October 2011 due to the fact that I had to wait for my status to be restored, so I haven't worked a full 24 months officially. So I'm not sure what is the best option for me, the Skilled Worker Program or the Canadian Experience Class.

And when should I start to apply for this? Can someone provide some help with this?

Thanks.

 

[IrishinCanada]

Thanks for your thoughts, I've already emailed the IEC people as I've still only used one 1 year working holiday permit to stay here, when I arrived first. They've changed the laws recently around that, now you can get a 2nd year and it doesn't have to be consecutive, which would prevent a lot of headaches while I'm waiting on PR status.

Waiting to get an answer on that.

 

[Susie1979]

Hi Irish guy,

I am trying to help my friendo from Ireland who's first work permit is about to expire. I know citizens of Ireland can get the second year without an LMO. But, where does he has to apply for it? Can that be within Canada? What is IEC?

I will appreciate yor quick answer.

Thanks
Susie

 

[IrishinCanada]

Hi there,

Contrary to Senoritas information, please note that citizens of Ireland MUST get a 2nd year visa through this process:

http://www.canadainternational.gc.ca/ireland-irlande/experience_canada_experience/index.aspx?view=d

They cannot simply renew this at a border or do it online from within Canada. The allocation of IEC visas has been met for this year and the visas normally become available again near December or January. The only other option would be for your friends employer to receive a positive LMO and then apply for a work permit.

Hope this helps....

 

[SenoritaBella]

Thanks for the correction, @IrishinCanada. I've removed my post to avoid confusion.

 

[IrishinCanada]

Thanks for the correction, @ IrishinCanada. I've removed my post to avoid confusion.

Not a problem senorita! I just wanted to clarify, as there's already enough confused Irish people out there. This is the only way Irish people can extend their IEC visas I'm afraid.